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About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small but high performing philanthropy and special events team. This role works alongside our senior trusts and statutory manager and head of trusts and statutory to secure funding from charitable trusts and foundations. It’s responsible for managing and growing support from small to mid-level value trusts through compelling proposals and exceptional stewardship.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to grow and develop their experience in trust fundraising and make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer. You’ll be a strong written and verbal communicator who’s passionate about building relationships with charitable trusts and foundations. With a proactive approach and excellent attention to detail, you’ll be able to work well independently and as part of a busy fundraising team. You’ll have experience of managing competing priorities, with the ability to stay calm and positive under pressure.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruiment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am on Monday 22 July 2024
Interview date Week commencing 29 July 2024
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a new Advocate to join our team in Sunderland. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Sunderland on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes, hospitals, care homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential. This is a part-time role, 17.5 hours per week, and working hours can be discussed at interview but would suit school hours.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support. You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them. You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day. Advocates are expected to be willing to gain, or to already hold, the Level 3 Award in Independent Advocacy Practice with disciplines suitable for the role they work in.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midday on 12th July 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NB:
If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training. VoiceAbility will fund this training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about developing ministries which inspire and equip Christians in the workplace and to share the good news of Jesus Christ across cultures? Are you keen to see East Asian workplaces transformed by the good news of Jesus Christ?
OMF International is seeking to develop its strategy to better facilitate the equipping of people in the workplace in being involved in cross cultural missions to East Asian peoples. To do this, we are looking for a self-motivated Workplace Ministry Manager to develop this ministry within OMF UK as an effective and accessible pathway for people to use their vocation in the marketplaces of East Asia to share Jesus Christ.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in building purposeful networks across cultures, developing organisational infrastructure and an ability to identify workplace opportunities and create promotional resources. In addition to this, the candidate should have excellent organisational skills, interpersonal skills, and a strong personal drive to grow and develop this workplace ministry pathway into the workplaces of East Asia. Above all, the ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to world mission and to sharing the good news of Jesus.
To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter to the email address specified on the recruitment pack.
Closing date: Monday, 15 July 10am.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Information Manager
The Migraine Trust
Remote with meetings in London 4 times a year which will include overnight stays and other ad hoc UK travel may be required
Permanent
Full time, with flexible working
Salary £35,000-£38,000 per year depending on experience
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with increases for each year of service up to a max of 30 days, birthday leave, pension, death in service cover, training and development opportunities, staff discounts and access to Employee Assistance Programme
Would you like play a vital role making a difference to the lives of people living with and affected by migraine? Do you have experience working within a health charity communicating complex health information?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Migraine Trust, a small, ambitious charity which is dedicated to helping people affected by migraine, to bring on board an Information Manager.
The Migraine Trust is the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research, and has been leading and bringing the migraine community together since 1965. One in seven people in the UK live with migraine. This complex and debilitating neurological disorder can significantly affect many aspects of life including work, school, personal relationships, and feelings of isolation.
Every year over two million people visit The Migraine Trust website for the most up to date information, and thousands contact the helplines for information and support on all aspects of migraine. The Migraine Trust campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, better access to treatment, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it.
The Information Manager will coordinate and develop a range of health information needed by the migraine community and people living with migraine to raise awareness to both members of the public and health care professionals. The role is also responsible for ensuring the information on the website is up to date and coordinating and managing Patient Information Forum renewals.
Key responsibilities
- Produce and maintain quality health information: You will manage and update health information, scope, plan, and create new content in consultation with stakeholders, and identify target groups to produce materials to meet their needs. You will work within the Information and Support team constantly communicating with colleagues working on front line services to ensure the information being produced is in line with service users needs. You will also be responsible for managing the organisations PIF processes and assessments.
- Engage with the migraine community: You will hold focus groups to understand information needs, build strategic partnerships to disseminate information effectively, and support staff learning and knowledge-building about migraine.
- Support communication and dissemination: You will work with the Communications team to create accessible information formats, provide content for videos, blogs, and other communication channels and regularly monitor and report on the impact of information provision.
- Research: You will act as the key point of communication for the research committee, manage administrative duties for research funding applications and grants, and coordinate research meetings and liaise with funded researchers for project updates.
- Represent and support the charity: You will represent The Migraine Trust at external events and build relationships with healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
The Information Manager will have solid experience of communicating complex health information to audiences in written and online formats, as well as proven experience of producing information from the research stage through to writing, external review and liaising with designers. The successful candidate will have the ability to gain an in-depth understanding of medical and health related information, including research and critical analysis skills to develop an evidence base. You will have experience working within a health communication environment, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail with demonstrable editing and proofreading skills. You will have the ability to liaise with key stakeholders, be a self-starter with an ability to work independently and as part of a team and be able to work to tight deadlines. You will have knowledge and understanding of the benefits of patient engagement to produce health information.
The role is home-based with meetings in London once every 3 months which will include overnight stays and some ad hoc national travel. All travel/overnight expenses are covered. They are happy to explore flexible working options for the right candidate. The post will be subject to satisfactory references.
If you would like to support the work of The Migraine Trust, you have the skills to apply for this role and would like to join a passionate and dedicated team to make a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. In the first instance, please send your up-to-date CV to Jen and Alice at Charity People for more information or contact Jen for an informal confidential chat about the role.
Applications will be being reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Campaigns Officer
Are you looking to build a career in campaigning? Do you want to work in a rewarding role where you can make a difference to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness? If so, you may be the person we are looking for!
We are seeking an organised, passionate and results-driven Campaigns Officer to join the team, working for the leading charity provider of mental health services in England.
This is a permanent, hybrid-working role, offering flexible working and some amazing benefits!
Position: Campaigns Officer
Location: London/hybrid (working in the London office a minimum of 2 days a week)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: £26,457 to £30,140 per annum (£29,457 to £33,140 per annum inclusive of London Allowance)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Close of play on Monday 8 July 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 16 July
Work for an organisation that research shows is one of the most trusted major voluntary sector brands
The Role
This is an exciting time to join the team, with a new integrated campaign planned for the late summer. In this role, you will be central to the mission to improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness. You will help to plan and deliver creative campaigns that mobilise supporters to bring about change in Westminster and Whitehall.
You will be responsible for monitoring the performance of campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement to achieve the campaign objectives. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks for the campaigns team and manage the online software platforms to ensure campaigns are engaging and targeting the right decision-makers.
The role sits within the dynamic Communications and Campaigns team, and you will work alongside, draw on the expertise of and learn from social media, digital content and media specialists.
About You
I have the essentials covered:
- I am passionate about the power of campaigning to make a difference to people’s lives.
- I have a meticulous eye for detail and am a self-starter, using my own initiative to drive campaigns.
- I am comfortable working with data, with experience of using databases and Microsoft Excel.
- I am a persuasive communicator, able to build good relationships.
- I have excellent project management skills.
- I have a good understanding of how to devise and use a range campaigning tactics.
- I have a good understanding of government and parliamentary processes and ways of influencing key decision makers.
- I am very confident using email marketing software to communicate with warm audiences.
- I have experience of website content management systems and creating engaging web content.
- I am creative, with the ability to develop new ways of delivering messages.
- I have experience of using petitions, email-to-target actions and other tactics.
About the Organisation
Join a leading charity provider of mental health services in England that supports thousands of people through groups, services, campaigns and advice and information. This work supports the organisation in delivering its mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
In everything the charity does, it seeks to demonstrate the values: Passion, Equity, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.
What will you receive?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development, and a range of e-learning courses.
You will also receive:
- Employer funded pension
- Flexible working
- Life assurance
- Eye care vouchers
- Training opportunities
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 plus Bank Holidays
- Rewards, benefits and recognition platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Your birthday off
- Plus many more great benefits…
“It feels very rewarding to be part of such a meaningful Organisation where everyone is valued and has the opportunity to make a difference” Current staff member
We actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and (asexual) (LGBTQIA+), people with a disability, and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
You may also have experience in areas such as Campaigns, Communications, External Affairs, Online Campaigns, Campaigns Officer, Communications Officer, External Affairs Officer, Online Press Campaigns Officer, Marketing Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Digital Campaigns Officer, Policy, Website, Content, Campaign, Marketing and Campaigns Officer, Public Affairs and Campaigns Officer, Campaign Manager. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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As part of our continuing commitment to improve community relationships, generate income and deliver events, we are currently seeking Fundraising Officers who will be based at our East London office.
Position: Fundraising Officers London
Responsible to: Head of Fundraising & Donor Care
Status: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)
Working Hours:Variable (core office hours Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; some evenings and weekend work)
Salary: £24k-£30k dependent experience + London allowance
Location: London, office-based (East London)
Deadline for Applications: 31st July 2024
THE COMPANY
Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environmental conservation.
WHAT WE OFFER
Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
- Personal learning and development opportunities.
- Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
- Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
- Free office car park for staff.
- Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).
THE ROLE
The Fundraising Officer/s will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, and executing all fundraising activities and initiatives. The role requires the development and implementation of strategies to maximise donations and enhance donor relationships, in alignment with Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy. This position involves engaging with individual donors, businesses, and community partners to secure financial support for Islamic Help’s life-saving projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising, to identify specific programmes and funding priorities, and organise targeted fundraising campaigns.
- Monitor donor funding trends and priorities and communicate this information to the Fundraising Manager/Head of Fundraising to ensure alignment with Islamic Help’s objectives.
- Plan and co-ordinate fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives such as tours, treks, lectures, and dinners.
- Recruit, engage, and train volunteers to support fundraising activities and events.
- Track, monitor, and process pledges made by colleagues at events, ensuring records are regularly updated.
- Monitor online donations and activities, maintaining up-to-date records and ensuring relevant departments and donors are informed.
- Create promotional materials to support fundraising activities, including merchandise, banners, and other marketing collateral.
- Identify local, national, and international funding opportunities, and contribute to the development of Islamic Help’s fundraising strategy.
- Manage fundraising income by maintaining reports, tracking donations, and handling donor correspondence, and evaluate the success of fundraising activities.
- Identify partnership opportunities locally, nationally, and internationally for joint fundraising campaigns, aiming to expand Islamic Help’s capabilities in skills, expertise, and donor base.
- Represent Islamic Help positively in all aspects of your work, adhering to the organisation’s values.
- Operate in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure your actions maintain the health and safety of yourself and others.
- Participate in all training workshops and take responsibility for your personal learning and development.
- Collaborate closely as a team to ensure adequate coverage during key campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, and emergency situations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by your line manager that are appropriate to your role within the organisation.
ATTRIBUTES:
Candidates will be required to show:
- A creative and pro-active approach towards fundraising activities.
- A high standard of verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of using IT (beneficial).
- Able to multi-task, be organised and prioritise workload.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Adaptable and flexible in working style as this role will entail evening and weekend work to attend events and meet deadlines.
- Some travel across the region or the country may be necessary to meet with donors or attend events, a driving licence is desirable.
- A demonstrable track record of fundraising or related activities (desirable).
- Most importantly, you must be able to communicate and develop relationships with members of the public and organisations.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for the post.
Deadline for this vacancy: 31st July 2024
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
Please note: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The advert therefore may close sooner than the deadline date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Accountable to: Youth, Play and Sports Manager
About Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone:
Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn and a dedicated site in Darwen, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area. Our vision is to be at the heart of the community, collaborating to create a more cohesive and prosperous Blackburn and Darwen.
We are one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn, with a membership of over 2,500 young people. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year and offer over 40 different activities and opportunities in our open access youth club.
Context of Role:
The Youth Club Coordinator role is a crucial role within our mission of making sure B&DYZ is “the Number One Service for young people”. You will be responsible for the coordination, leadership, planning and delivery of Darwen Youth Zone Youth Club provision for young people aged 13 to 19 years (21 with a disability). Working positively, collaboratively and at pace with an enthusiastic and energetic youth work team, you will ensure our programme and offer for young people is of high quality, meets the needs of every young person in Blackburn with Darwen and ensures our offer reflects and exceeds on the wishes, needs and views of young people.
You will hold line management responsibility seeking to ensure that there is strong evidence of effective performance in line with our vision, mission, values and strategic objectives. The role will require you to have previous experience within a youth work setting and strong evidence of excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice.
Responsibilities:
Service:
- To ensure that the offer for young people is the best possible service, ensuring there is a diverse range of activities that create opportunities and encourage young people to participate and have a go at new things.
- To work towards agreed targets including attendance, participation, progression, impact and evaluation and key performance indicators.
- Ensure the programmes meet the needs of existing and new members, engages a diverse range of young people from across BwD and support their active participation and promote their retention
- Maintain a good understanding of the young people we work with, their issues and challenges and the complexities of delivering in a large open access setting through direct work with young people during sessions and through good communication with the team.
- To ensure that the youth work delivery is carried out in a planned, systematic coordinated way and evaluated.
- To deal with any problems during the sessions and to provide appropriate intervention while advocating for all young people and ensure young people receive appropriate support
- Ensure participation is meaningful for young people and that their ideas contribute fully in the planning, delivery and evaluation of sessions, projects and activities.
- To be target driven and quality assure and provide reports and information as required in order to ensure a consistently high-quality youth work provision and demonstrate the impact of our work with young people.
- To work effectively with the club’s project leads, in order to identify young people and ensure the project performance is collectively achieved against the funding requirements.
- To monitor and evaluate sessions to ensure the best possible service for our members and to gather and report any required data or information required by funders.
- To work a minimum of 3 evenings a week and weekend work will be required. Working patterns may change to service demand,
Leadership and management skills:
To promote a positive image of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone through professional operation and conduct with all our stakeholders and the general public.
- To manage, support and motivate a team of part time, sessional youth workers and volunteers to contribute to the development of activities, understand the session plan and effectively carry out their role, working with the youth work manager to support their continuous professional development.
- Deliver a strong performance management culture that emcompases our values
- Manage resources associated with the area of responsibility
- Effectively manage people, drive and improve performance and ensure our staff team are able to deliver to their full potential for the interest of our service users
- Work collaboratively with partners to maximise outcomes for young people
Safeguarding and compliance;
- To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times, including recording and documenting all concerns and liaising with the Safeguarding Officer.
- Ensure the charity has a robust approach to risk management, including person centred risk assessment and risk management processes
- To understand and adhere to B&DYZ policies and procedures and ensure all staff and volunteers are responsible for doing likewise.
- To be a Principal Key Holder, with responsibility for the building and health and safety during sessions and securing of the building at the end of a session.
- To promote social integration and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.
General Requirements
- Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved
- Participate positively in internal/external meetings and training as required
- Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals
- Ensure that all relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times
- Work in accordance with Blackburn Youth Zone’s culture, values, aims and objectives
- Act as a positive ambassador for BYZ at all times
- Positively contribute to Blackburn Youth Zone’s team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate
- Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required
Measurable Outputs:
- Membership including session attendance, retention and membership growth for young people 13 to 19
- Outcomes and achievements for young people.
- Employee performance as per the supervision and agreed objectives you set as their line manager.
- Ability to meet and exceed relative grant and trust conditions.
Person Specification:
Education (desirable):
- Youth Work Level 2 or equivalent
- First Aid
Experience
- Experience with working with young people ages 13-19 both in groups and individually.
- Face to face delivery with young aged 13 to 19 years old
- Experience of working in an outreach or detached setting
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Desirable
- Experience in the management of services dedicated to young people 13 to 19
- Managing and leading a team
Skills/Abilities
- Strong commitment to young people and ability to engage and build positive relationships with disengaged young people.
- The ability to develop, plan, monitor and evaluate programmes of work appropriate to the different needs, abilities and interests of young people
- Strong evidence of effective leadership and management
- Ability to adhere to and maintain effective relationships with young people, staff, parents, carers and other colleagues within appropriate professional boundaries
- Ability to use initiative in decision making and resolving problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills.
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Punctual and reliable
- A genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
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- Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children (evenings, weekends, residentials)
Knowledge
- Understanding of the principles of good youth work practice
- Ability to identify and challenge discrimination and discriminatory behaviour, taking appropriate action as necessary
- Understanding of issues affecting young people’s lives
- Knowledge and understanding to Safeguard Children & Young People
- Ability to work in accordance with national, local and organisational Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Ability to identify and appropriately respond to cases of potential or actual child abuse
Working hours
This role is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week which requires a flexible working pattern and you will be expected to work evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to travel to different venues/locations.
Media and Communications Advisor - Oxfam Cymru (Wales) (2071)
Location: Cardiff with hybrid working options
Hours: 18 hours a week
Salary: £36,826 - £45,844 pro rata
Job Type: Open ended
Closing Date: 26 July 2024
Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have a significant track record of generating impactful media coverage in support of influencing objectives?
Do you also have experience of delivering engaging public-facing online communications?
Are you passionate about supporting people to share their stories, in their ways?
If so, we would like to hear from you for this Media and Communications Adviser role.
The Role:
Oxfam is looking for a Welsh speaking Media and Communications Adviser to create and deliver proactive and reactive media output in Wales. The postholder will primarily generate proactive and reactive coverage in support of Oxfam’s twin Global Challenges, climate justice and action to better value and reward roles disproportionately undertaken by women, as well as Oxfam’s work in fragile and humanitarian contexts.
The postholder will also deliver media work in support of Oxfam’s brand and fundraising objectives. This will require closely aligning media and communications output with Oxfam’s influencing priorities, while maintaining strategic relationships with national and regional media. The postholder will liaise closely with colleagues in Wales, as well as across the UK and globally.
You’ll work with people with lived experience of poverty to raise their voices in a safe, sensitive and effective way, while undertaking effective partnership working and delivering impactful supporter communications, particularly via social media.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
- Our Media and Communications Adviser for Wales will have strong experience of media relations with a track record of devising and implementing effective communications strategies, particularly in support of influencing objectives.
- You will have excellent, accurate and impactful writing skills for a range of audiences and an ability to work effectively under deadline pressure while managing your workload with minimal supervision.
- You will be flexible, proactive and capable of exercising sound independent judgement.
- You will have a robust understanding of Welsh and UK political contexts, and how they interact, as well as strong experience of impactful website and social media management.
- You’ll underpin this rich skill set with fluency in Welsh, a passion for, and knowledge of, domestic and international poverty issues and an understanding of gender and diversity.
We offer:
This role will give you the opportunity to work as part of a small and agile team in Wales with a substantial track record of achieving change. This is a role where no two days are the same. Your media and supporter communications will directly support Oxfam’s advocacy, fundraising and brand priorities in Wales. You will have a substantial chance to help shape Oxfam’s public profile while working alongside passionate and skilled colleagues across the UK and globally on issues that really matter to people’s lives.
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
Flexfam:
We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future, so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. Note the post-holder must have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply:
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
About us
Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.
Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
A thriving diverse Oxfam:
It’s people power that brings about change. To play our part as a global organisation working to overcome poverty and inequality, we need equality, diversity and inclusion across our community of staff, partners and volunteers. Together, we’re committed to becoming a more diverse workforce, better able to tackle the global challenges that face our world today.
To do that:
- We need to dismantle the unequal power structures that exist everywhere, this including Oxfam and the wider development and charity sectors.
- We need an inclusive Oxfam where everyone can bring who they are to our work and feels celebrated for the differences they bring.
- We want and need everyone, and that means we need you.
Mae Oxfam yn fudiad byd-eang o bobl sy'n cydweithio i ddod ag anghyfiawnder tlodi i ben.
A oes gennych hanes blaenorol sylweddol o sicrhau sylw effeithiol gan y cyfryngau i gefnogi'r gwaith o ddylanwadu ar amcanion?
A oes gennych hefyd brofiad o gyfathrebu â'r cyhoedd ar-lein mewn modd dengar a diddorol?
Ac a ydych yn teimlo'n angerddol ynghylch cynorthwyo pobl i rannu eu straeon, yn eu ffyrdd eu hunain?
Os felly, hoffem glywed gennych ar gyfer y rôl Cynghorydd y Cyfryngau a Chyfathrebu hon.
Y Rôl:
Mae Oxfam yn chwilio am Gynghorydd y Cyfryngau a Chyfathrebu i greu a darparu allbwn rhagweithiol ac ymatebol ar gyfer y cyfryngau yng Nghymru. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn mynd ati'n bennaf i sicrhau sylw rhagweithiol ac ymatebol i gefnogi dwy Her Fyd-eang Oxfam, sef cyfiawnder hinsawdd a gweithredu i roi gwell gwerth ar y rolau a gyflawnir mewn modd anghymesur gan fenywod, a'u gwobrwyo, yn ogystal â gwaith Oxfam mewn cyd-destunau bregus a dyngarol. Bydd deiliad y swydd hefyd yn cyflawni gwaith ar y cyfryngau i gefnogi brand ac amcanion codi arian Oxfam. Bydd hyn yn gofyn am gysondeb manwl â blaenoriaethau dylanwadu Oxfam o ran yr allbwn ar y cyfryngau a'r allbwn cyfathrebu, a hynny gan gynnal perthnasoedd strategol â'r cyfryngau cenedlaethol a rhanbarthol ar yr un pryd. Bydd deiliad y swydd yn cynnal cyswllt agos â chyd-weithwyr yng Nghymru, yn ogystal â ledled y DU ac yn fyd-eang. Byddwch yn gweithio gyda phobl sydd â phrofiad bywyd o dlodi i godi eu lleisiau mewn modd diogel a sensitif sy'n dwyn ffrwyth, a hynny gan weithio'n effeithiol mewn partneriaeth, a chyfathrebu â chefnogwyr mewn modd effeithiol, yn enwedig trwy'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol.
Yr hyn yr ydym yn chwilio amdano:
Bydd gan ein Cynghorydd y Cyfryngau a Chyfathrebu ar gyfer Cymru brofiad cadarn o gysylltiadau â'r cyfryngau, ynghyd â hanes blaenorol o lunio strategaethau cyfathrebu effeithiol a'u rhoi ar waith, yn enwedig i gefnogi'r gwaith o ddylanwadu ar amcanion. Bydd gennych sgiliau ysgrifennu rhagorol, cywir ac effeithiol ar gyfer ystod o gynulleidfaoedd, a'r gallu i weithio'n effeithiol dan bwysau terfynau amser, a hynny gan reoli eich llwyth gwaith heb fawr ddim goruchwyliaeth. Byddwch yn hyblyg, yn rhagweithiol ac yn gallu arfer barn annibynnol a chadarn. Bydd gennych ddealltwriaeth gadarn o gyd-destunau gwleidyddol Cymru a'r DU, a'r modd y maent yn rhyngweithio, yn ogystal â phrofiad cryf o reoli gwefannau a'r cyfryngau cymdeithasol mewn modd effeithiol. Bydd rhuglder yn y Gymraeg yn sail i'r set sgiliau gyfoethog hon, a byddwch yn teimlo'n angerddol ynghylch materion sy'n ymwneud â thlodi domestig a rhyngwladol, ac yn meddu ar wybodaeth amdanynt, ynghyd â dealltwriaeth o rywedd ac amrywiaeth.
Yr hyn yr ydym yn ei gynnig:
Bydd y rôl hon yn rhoi cyfle i chi weithio mewn tîm bach ac ystwyth yng Nghymru sydd â hanes blaenorol sylweddol o gyflawni newid. Mae hon yn rôl lle nad oes unrhyw ddau ddiwrnod yr un fath. Bydd eich gwaith o gyfathrebu â'r cyfryngau a chefnogwyr yn cynnal blaenoriaethau eiriolaeth, codi arian a brand Oxfam yn uniongyrchol yng Nghymru. Bydd gennych gyfle sylweddol i helpu i lywio proffil cyhoeddus Oxfam wrth weithio ochr yn ochr â chyd-weithwyr angerddol a medrus ledled y DU ac yn fyd-eang ar faterion sy'n wirioneddol bwysig i fywydau pobl.
Ein gwerthoedd a'n hymrwymiad i ddiogelu:
Mae Oxfam yn ymrwymedig i atal unrhyw fath o ymddygiad dieisiau yn y gwaith, gan gynnwys aflonyddwch, ecsbloetio a chamdriniaeth rhywiol, diffyg didwylledd a chamymddygiad ariannol; ac mae'n ymrwymedig i hybu lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion a buddiolwyr y mae Oxfam GB yn ymwneud â nhw. Mae Oxfam yn disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr rannu’r ymrwymiad hwn trwy ddilyn ein cod ymddygiad. Un o’n blaenoriaethau pwysicaf yw sicrhau mai dim ond y rheiny sy’n rhannu ac yn amlygu ein gwerthoedd sy’n cael eu recriwtio i weithio i ni.
Bydd deiliad y swydd yn ymgymryd â'r lefel briodol o hyfforddiant, ac yn gyfrifol am sicrhau ei fod yn deall polisïau diogelu y sefydliad ac yn gweithio'n unol â nhw.
Bydd pob swydd yn cael ei chynnig yn amodol ar eirdaon boddhaol ac archwiliadau sgrinio priodol, a allai gynnwys gwirio cofnodion troseddol a chyllid sy’n ymwneud â therfysgaeth. Mae Oxfam GB hefyd yn cymryd rhan yn y Cynllun Rhyngasiantaethol i Ddatgelu Camymddygiad. Yn unol â'r Cynllun hwn, byddwn yn gwneud cais am wybodaeth gan gyflogwyr blaenorol yr ymgeiswyr ynghylch unrhyw ganfyddiadau o ecsbloetio rhywiol, camdriniaeth rywiol a/neu aflonyddwch rhywiol yn ystod eu cyflogaeth, neu achosion a oedd yn destun ymchwiliad pan adawodd yr ymgeisydd ei swydd. Wrth gyflwyno cais, mae'r ymgeisydd am y swydd yn cadarnhau ei fod yn deall y gweithdrefnau recriwtio hyn.
Rydym yn ymrwymedig i sicrhau cydraddoldeb o ran amrywiaeth a rhywedd yn ein sefydliad, ac yn annog ymgeiswyr o gefndiroedd amrywiol i wneud cais.
Gwneud cais:
Yn rhan o'ch cais ar-lein, lanlwythwch eich CV diweddaraf, ynghyd â llythyr eglurhaol sy'n esbonio eich addasrwydd yn unol â phob un o’r meini prawf hanfodol yn y proffil swydd.
Gwybodaeth Amdanom Ni
Mae Oxfam yn gymuned fyd-eang sy'n credu nad yw tlodi'n anochel. Mae'n anghyfiawnder y gellir ei oresgyn. Rydym yn wirfoddolwyr mewn siopau, yn weithredwyr dros hawliau menywod, yn rhedwyr marathonau, yn weithwyr cymorth, yn ffermwyr coffi, yn bobl sy'n codi arian ar y stryd, yn fugeiliaid geifr, yn arbenigwyr polisi, yn ymgyrchwyr, yn beirianwyr dŵr a rhagor. Ac ni fyddwn yn rhoi'r gorau iddi nes y bydd pawb yn gallu byw bywyd heb dlodi am byth.
Mae Oxfam GB yn aelod o gydffederasiwn rhyngwladol o 19 sefydliad sy'n cydweithio â phartneriaid a chymunedau lleol ym meysydd dyngarwch, datblygu ac ymgyrchu, a hynny mewn dros 90 o wledydd.
Migrants Organise is a national platform where refugees, migrants and allies organise for dignity and justice in solidarity fe for all. We are looking for an Organiser who believes in freedom and justice for all and the universal right to health, with the skills, initiative and interest to work with the team to continue to grow the Patients Not Passports campaign in a changing political environment and the ability to facilitate power building, action in pursuit of long-term structural change.
The Access to Healthcare Organiser will help shape Migrants Organise’s strategy to grow an organised refugee and migrant solidarity movement as part of the Patients Not Passports campaign, alongside our partners at Medact, in order to bring about systemic change to end the hostile and racist immigration enforcement system in the NHS. The Organiser's work will include identifying, recruiting and supporting people charged or denied healthcare and facilitating their participation in the Patients Not Passports campaign, as well as supporting migrant movement builders to organise, lead and deliver organised and effective social justice actions locally, regionally and nationally alongside supporters and allies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Godalming HQ (flexible hybrid working)
Job Type: Full-time, Contract position till March 2025
Salary: £35,000- £42, 000 per annum (dependant on location, skills and experience)
About us
Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established international Food Business programme aims to raise baseline standards for farm animals by securing commitments, ensuring compliance and facilitating implementation of higher welfare policies and practices. In addition, we aim to drive corporate meat reduction strategies and targets in line with planetary health requirements, via our newly launched Rethinking Food workstream.
Our work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such we are recognised as the credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies, manufacturers and producers.
About the role
We are looking for a highly personable and skilled events and digital co-ordinator to join the UK Food Business team. This is an established team, responsible for improving animal welfare standards and developing sustainable supply chains across the global food industry. The right candidate will assist in the organisation of key events both in person and online to support the team to engage with key stakeholders in the chicken industry.
This is a vital role within Compassion’s Food Business Programme and offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact for farm animal welfare within a dynamic and influential global organisation. The right candidate will have a proven track record of organising forums, webinars and face to face round tables. You will need to be an influencer, a networker and capable of developing key business relationships. Importantly, there is plenty of scope to bring your own creativity, voice, and novel approach to driving change for farm animals. The role is embedded in a strong team with a multitude of expertise and skills to support and excite you - if you are ready for a challenge and can make a difference then we’d love to hear from you!
About you
Our ideal candidate will have a proven record of excelling in a minimum 2 of the 3 key pillars of the role and have knowledge / experience of the food industry. You’ll demonstrate persuasive communication, task management, time efficiency, and critical thinking skills. You’ll be able to remain composed under pressure, organised and be able to adapt to a multitude of asks and stakeholders expectations. Effective communication and timely decision-making are essential.
Applications:
Closing date: 5th July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 8th July (TBC)
To apply please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure, we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK. No agencies.
Join our team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way UK Benefits:
• Compassion in World Farming is located in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes’ walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo).
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme.
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
You may have experience in the following roles: Events Coordinator, Digital Marketing Specialist, Event Planner, Communications Coordinator, Project Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations Specialist, Social Media Manager, Business Development Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Outreach Coordinator, Food Industry Specialist, etc.
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Programmes & Partnership Manager
Tempo Time Credits
Mid & North Wales/Hybrid - homebased with local travel across your patch. Some national travel will be required
Permanent
Full time
Salary £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you an innovative and strategic relationship builder who can manage and oversee large programmes?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Programmes & Partnership Manager based in Mid & North Wales.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by the Welsh Government the Tempo Time Credits Cymru programme builds Time Credit networks across Wales and empowers communities to support pathways to inclusion and volunteering. As the Tempo Time Credits Cymru Programme and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships and opportunities in Mid & North Wales.
Key responsibilities:
- Management contracts, staff and resources: You will ensure all programmes are delivered within budget, and you will oversee contracts and reporting, producing convincing reports that show impact and delivery of KPIs.
- Oversight of networks delivery and performance: You will oversee programme planning and network management. You'll map out community groups, service and business partners and set up project activities and events, including training and workshops for network partners and key partner staff.
- Stakeholder relationship management and reporting: You will develop and maintain positive relationships with key funders and stakeholders in the region. You will also oversee reporting on programmes and ensure evaluation data collection and dissemination.
- Development and implementation of local strategic plans: You will oversee implementation of regional plans, including coordination of priorities and allocation of resource.
- Profile raising and sustainability: You will speak at and attend events and meetings with potential funders and explore opportunities for growth/ You'll also oversee contract renewal process including development of sustainability plans or new delivery models and contract signing.
- Innovation, learning & development across the organisation: You will feed into innovation and development work through sharing learning and best practice across the organisation, and supporting development of systems and approaches.
The Programme and Partnership Manager will have proven experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and contract management. They will have a passion for heritage conservation and community development, and will be an inspiring leader, keen to develop their team. You will have strong communication skills, including presentations and report writing, and you will have experience facilitating workshops and training.
You will also have experience working with communities, public and voluntary sectors, the ability to influence others, and have experience designing and implementing new initiatives. Most importantly, the successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change, with an awareness of the voluntary sector and its opportunities and challenges.This role will require flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends when required. It also will involve significant regional travel, with some national travel and overnight stays. You'll need the ability to travel independently. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS child and adult barred list.
If you are creative and solution-focused, with the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please visit the Tempo Time Credit website for the full recruitment pack or click apply to receive further details about the role. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on the website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
The Head of Strategic Projects and Management (Maternity Cover) will be pivotal in the Strategic Management Department, which is a supportive and hard-working team playing a critical role in the organisation. This role involves leading strategic and project management efforts, along with reporting for the Foundation and Academy Trust, to ensure a unified approach to strategic and operational changes. The individual will conduct research to identify, propose, and lead specific projects that enhance the organisation’s development and operations. Additionally, they will spearhead the execution of the Academy Trust’s growth strategy as agreed upon.
Purpose of the role
The Head of Strategic Projects and Management (Maternity Cover) will play a key role in the Strategic Management Department. The postholder will lead strategic and project management and reporting for the Foundation and Academy Trust, ensuring that there is a coordinated approach to strategic and operational change. The postholder will lead research, identifying, proposing and leading specific projects which will enhance the organisation’s development, operations and reach. The postholder will also lead the delivery of the Academy Trust’s growth strategy in its agreed form.
Responsibilities
Strategic Development
- Identify, propose and lead strategic development opportunities for the organisation. Conduct sector research to ensure that the Foundation’s strategy is data and environment-informed. Keep abreast of political developments in relation to MAT growth and development and investigate emerging opportunities in the field. Produce feasibility studies for prospective longer-term growth and development options in line with the overall Foundation Strategy.
- Develop and maintain an organisational analysis, including undertaking and presenting research on potential joiner schools and strategic partners, such as for joint ventures and new initiatives. Champion the Foundation Office’s adoption of Microsoft Viva Goals and the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework across various leadership groups, leveraging the platform as a tool for collaboration and strategic planning. This includes the delivery of training workshops and either leading or overseeing regular check-ins. Monitor and track major projects across the Foundation, supporting colleagues where required with project management oversight, visibility of key activity and effective resource allocation. Roll out and then embed the new major projects approval process across Academy Trust schools, ensuring consistent usage of the documentation and a commitment to continuous improvements. Maintain an engagement plan designed to attract and secure new joiner schools and strategic partners. Review and refine joiner school and strategic partner criteria on an ongoing basis in response to internal and external drivers. In collaboration with the External Relations Department, develop marketing and communications collateral linked to both the departmental and growth strategy.
Project Management and Reporting
- Have oversight of and manage the methodology, quality assurance and compliance of major organisational projects, ensuring that these projects are well-planned and well-executed, with appropriate approval, resourcing and evaluation. With the support of others, embed effective reporting processes across the organisation so that the Foundation Executive Committee and governance Groups, Committees and Boards benefit from a comprehensive schedule of reported information.
Growth Projects
- Conduct growth research with a focus on the current educational and political climate, looking to the Department of Education and West Midlands Regional Directorate for changes and updates to relevant policy. In the event of an academy conversion, transfer, or merger, the postholder would also undertake the following duties: Convene and manage a project group comprised of representatives from the school, the Academy Trust and Birmingham City Council if appropriate. Manage all project documentation (including a comprehensive and regularly updated project plan, a register of risks and issues, an action tracker, project meeting notes, and reports to Trustees). Lead a thorough due diligence process. Support the incoming school to run a consultation process. Liaise with the Academy Trust’s legal advisers, Birmingham City Council, the DfE and other parties to bring about the completion of necessary land transfers, funding agreements, commercial transfer agreements and any required supplementary agreements. Manage the school’s integration into the Academy Trust’s operating model, ensuring that operational leads from relevant departments are kept informed of the project’s progress and issues and deliver any integration requirements. Act as a point of contact and support for operational leads, presenting issues and information arising from the due diligence process advising where actions are required. Develop and manage conversion budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department. Report to the appropriate board on project progress and risk mitigation.
2026 Foundation Strategy
- Prepare for the next iteration of the Foundation Strategy, supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Strategic Management to research, write, communicate, refine, and then implement the strategy.
Leadership and Management
- Deputise for the Director of Strategic Management. Be accountable for the achievement of relevant objectives and associated key performance indicators set from the Foundation Strategy. As appropriate, represent the Foundation’s and Academy Trust’s interests in relevant internal and external fora. Play a full part in the life of the Foundation’s and Academy Trust’s communities and support its ethos. Be responsible for ensuring that relevant Foundation and Academy Trust policies are effectively implemented. Produce papers and report to appropriate Boards, Committees and Advisory Groups. Any other tasks which may be agreed from time to time with the post holder.
The post holder will be required to attend meetings (including evenings) and to travel off-site.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
General responsibilities and duties
- To support the wider department which is comprised of Governance and Risk and Compliance in addition to Strategic Projects and Management, providing ongoing advice and guidance to schools within the Foundation and growing the reputation of the department.
- To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission, and strategic aims and to actively support these.
- To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
- To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
- To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
- To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
- To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working in a project management environment within a complex organisational setting
- Knowledge of and experience in successfully applying recognised project management methodologies
- Experience of producing comprehensive research papers
- Experience of driving change and an ability to work on short and long term projects simultaneously to deliver against organisational objectives
Desirable
- Experience of working in an education environment
- Proven experience of delivering an academy conversion or transfer project to the desired outcome, on time and to budget
- Proven experience in the interpretation and application of legal advice
- Understanding of the educational landscape within Birmingham
Qualifications
Essential
Qualified to degree level with significant post qualification experience and in-depth professional knowledge acquired through experience
Evidence of continuing relevant professional and personal development
Competencies
Leader
- High expectations for all
- Collaborative spirit
- Vision
- Integrity
- Openness to learn
Leading
- Shaping the future
- Unlocking potential
- Ensuring impact
- Creating collective efficacy
- Contributing to Birmingham and beyond
General
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with substantial experience of writing succinct papers and documents and presenting information to senior stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse complex data
- Numeracy and analytical skills sufficient to be able to manage budgets effectively
- Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to harness collective strengths and work cross functionally to deliver success
- An excellent communicator, influential, credible, calm under pressure and able to deal effectively with a diverse range of issues
- Authoritative but diplomatic, willing to challenge constructively with strong influencing, persuading and negotiating skills
- Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and suppliers displaying confidence and gaining trust
- Politically astute and sensitive to the priorities and dynamics of a large educational organisation
- Self-motivated and able to use initiative to plan work effectively and prioritise tasks, staff and resources and work methodically under pressure
- A pragmatist with a positive and can-do attitude, willing to be hands on and understand the details where necessary
- Highly competent in using Microsoft Office applications
- Holding and articulating e a clear set of values and strong moral purpose that aligns with the Foundation’s mission An outstanding ambassador for the Foundation, displaying the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
- Committed to safeguarding student safety
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- A customer focus, understanding a range of needs and delivering on those needs within the wider organisational priorities
- Ability to deliver at pace
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting twelve schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
CHARITY NUMBER: 529051
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Partnership & Network Coordinator
Tempo Time Credits
Neath Port Talbot /Hybrid - homebased with meetings in Neath Port Talbot and across the region
Permanent
Part time 0.5-0.6 FTE
Salary £22,000 - £28,000
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme
Are you passionate about creating lasting change, making a real impact, and acting as a catalyst for building stronger, more resilient communities?
Are you a natural communicator who is able to mobilise and influence stakeholders and build relationships with a variety of people?
Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Community Partnership & Network Coordinator based in Neath Port Talbot.
Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.
In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.
Funded by Heritage Lottery, the project you'll work on focuses on working with heritage organisations across Neath Port Talbot to increase the number and diversity of their volunteers and to recruit and retain them in a sustainable way.
Key responsibilities:
- Building and Maintaining Relationships: You will build and maintain relationships that support Tempo objectives, seek to understand stakeholder requirements, and support organisations face to face providing advice and guidance around Time Credits.
- Communicating & Influencing: communicate openly and effectively with internal and external stakeholders, create local social media content and newsletters, persuade others using evidence-based knowledge.
- Volunteer Management: You will manage a team of local volunteers in each locality that provide on the ground support and add capacity in the local community.
The Community Partnership & Network Coordinator will have proven experience in managing and building relationships with stakeholders from third, public or business sectors, and monitoring business plans and budgets. The successful candidate will be able to work with senior executives and Government officials, plan and juggle multiple projects at once, and have knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You will have attention to detail, planning and organisational skills, and will be able to negotiate both internally and externally.
You will have strong account management skills and have experience of managing or working with volunteers. You will be experienced in working within a role with a varied, demanding workload with the ability to adapt to change, deliver results, and work independently, as well as part of a team. The successful candidate will be proactive and passionate about communities and creating positive, lasting change, with an awareness of the voluntary sector and its opportunities and challenges.
The role is part time and could either be 3 or 4 days (between 21 and 28 hours) with flexibility on when those hours are done, such as 21 hours over 4 days. The role will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.
If you are a strong relationship builder, with the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, Tempo Time Credits would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please visit the Tempo Time Credit website for the full recruitment pack or click apply to receive further details about the role. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on the website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.
As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
Tempo strongly believes in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please ensure you clearly state whether you will be applying for the Part Time or Full Time role in your application.
This is a new and exciting role in Refuge, the post holder will be embedded within district borough housing teams to facilitate dual working that will ensure that survivors’ safety and housing needs are met. The housing advocate will be collocated within the council offices of their designated area to help facilitate:
- Close working relationships with Housing colleagues
- Provision of specialist knowledge relating to DA for Housing Officers and Homelessness Teams to draw on
- Specialist support for survivors at the moment of crisis
- Provision of advocacy; supporting survivors to access safe accommodation
- Joint working with the IDVA or Domestic Abuse Outreach services to ensure all the survivors’ needs are met.
This recognizes that many survivors will approach Housing at moments of crisis, when they are either considering fleeing, or have already fled.
The housing advocate will carry a caseload of survivors that require additional support. They will work closely with survivors of domestic abuse from the point of crisis, to provide high quality independent advocacy around housing needs.They will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and individual safety support. They will ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options.
Co-located housing advocacy is another form of community-based specialist domestic abuse advocacy support that focuses on victim/survivors’ self-identified needs, rather than needs defined by the service and any pre-defined actions the agency thinks victim/survivors should take. The work is undertaken with the victim/survivor around their individual needs and for a period dictated by need, not targets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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TEAM MANAGER (FAMILY SERVICE)
JOB DESCRITPION
Title: Team Manager Family Service.
Reports to: Head of Primary Care & Family Services
Direct Reports: Senior Family Support Worker and Senior Family Coordinator
Key Relationships: Senior FSW/FC’s, FSWs, FCs, Service Users, Commissioners, Family Support Service, Children Services, Schools and other key stakeholders.
Location: Hybrid, with some travel across Hampshire
Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent
Salary £32,000
Main responsibilities
· To manage and oversee the day to day running of the family service, ensuring it is operating in a safe and effective manner.
· To monitor the quality-of-service delivery and ensure its high standards through regular and planned series of observations, audit and review.
· Lead on monitoring outcomes against the Supporting Families Programme framework criteria.
· To report on and collate monthly and quarterly data collection.
· To attend quarterly Commissioner meetings.
· Lead on the recruitment of Family Support Workers
· Support the Head of Family Services in overseeing the continual development of the Family Service.
· To engage and encourage appropriate referrals to the service by regular attending Early Help Hub/Family Hub meetings.
· Liaise with the Head of Family Services to ensure all new projects are adequately resourced and completed accurately on budget and on time.
· Identify gaps in services and opportunities enabling Havant and East Hants Mind to meet local needs and secure new funding streams.
Key Duties
· To manage and support the Senior Family Support Worker and Senior Family Coordinator.
· To oversee both Seniors, Family Support Workers and Family Coordinators ensuring effective service delivery and requirements set out as KPI’s are met and maintained.
· To identify and manage FSW’s sickness absence and performance management where applicable.
· Provide appropriate monthly supervision to both Family Team Seniors.
· Lead in the recruitment of family workers, development of job specifications, staff recruitment, staff induction programmes, appropriate supervision and support training for new staff and volunteers.
· Supervise Safety Net recording system and ensure staff are managing workload efficiently and achieving a high standard.
· Helping to ensure new funding streams are maintained by implementing delivery in practical and cost-efficient ways.
· Manage the process of allocating new cases to FSW’s and FCs, ensuring key performance indicators are met.
· Collate monthly performance data to evidence accurate information of family case participation and engagement.
· Contribute to the delivery of accurate quarterly reports using both qualitative and quantitative data reflecting client outcomes, information for senior management and decision making.
· Oversee monthly and quarterly data collection to support and evidence the contractual relationship and requirements are met.
· To attend and contribute to the quarterly contract review meetings with Commissioners.
· To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific client group and mental health.
· All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health of safety of colleagues, members and the general public.
· To authorise annual leave ensuring that sufficient staff are covered effectively.
· Maintain and hold clear and firm personal and professional boundaries.
· Attend training and undertaking professional and personal development related to your goals and the needs of the service. This includes personal and professional reflective practice.
· Participate in work/performance related supervision, appraisal & workplace wellbeing supervision to ensure you are remaining well at work and fulfilling your potential, delivering in line with personal and professional expectations.
· Attend meetings & representing the organisation as required.
· Support the work of the wider Havant and East Hants Mind Charity as required in line with what would be reasonably expected from you.
Competency: (Essential & Desirable )
Essential:
To demonstrate compatibility with HEH Mind’s aims, objectives and values.
Experience of working in related voluntary sector or statutory organisations.
Experience in managing and overseeing large teams
Experience of line managing staff for a minimum of 2 years
Have good knowledge of resources/services/agencies within Hampshire localities/districts.
Desirable:
Experience of working with families with complex needs (minimum 2 years’ experience)
Experience of working in a supportive environment with families, children and young people where there are mental health issues.
Education and Life Skills - Essential
Educated to a Degree level, or equivalent.
Understanding of the impact of mental health needs on families
Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes including Word, Excel, Outlook and data inputting of client details and statistics
Good communication skills – verbal and written
Patient and calm demeanour, with a good understanding of Empathy and Compassion.
Team player
Organisational Skills - Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise key tasks related to the contract requirements
Ability to work on own initiative and respond with flexibility.
Understand the importance of time management
General - Essential
Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
Ability to work flexible hours to support the teams needs,
Ability to participate in management supervision
Be able to recognise when you need to ask for help.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.